Groundhog Day took a crazy turn in Nova Scotia this year.
After Shubenacadie Sam predicted an early spring, he was left to run around his enclosure.
No shadow to be seen! I repeat no shadow! #EarlySpring #GroundhogDay2018 #ShubenacadieSam pic.twitter.com/MSWYoFnO6n
— Shubenacadie Sam (@ShubenacadieSam) February 2, 2018
Members of the media were allowed inside the enclosure as well, including CBC’s Brett Ruskin.
Ruskin was filming Sam as he roamed around the pen, but was forced to jump into action when the groundhog made a break for it.
In an attempt to escape, Sam started quickly climbing up the fence of the enclosure and was inches from escape when Ruskin jumped into action.
VIDEO: After @ShubenacadieSam made his prediction and the crowds left, the media was let into his enclosure.
— Brett Ruskin (@Brett_CBC) February 2, 2018
Then he tried to escape... pic.twitter.com/K72PZgThtm
The CBC reporter sprinted over while still filming and got a hand on the small animal before it made it to freedom.
In the process, however, Sam gave Ruskin a good chomp on the hand, drawing some blood in the process.
BREAKING: @ShubenacadieSam bit me. (Video online soon.) pic.twitter.com/vBIY4Yp25S
— Brett Ruskin (@Brett_CBC) February 2, 2018
According to Sam’s handlers, Ruskin shouldn’t need any kind of shot after the incident and he’s not the first to be bitten by the groundhog.
Who knew Groundhog Day could be so dangerous
